Anaheim Ducks outlast Montreal Canadiens as Chris Kreider and Lukas Dostal steer a shootout finish

The Anaheim Ducks moved to 35-24-3 with 6 points after a 5-5 game that ended with a 2-1 shootout edge over the Montreal Canadiens at Honda Center. The Canadiens left at 33-18-10 with 5 points after the 5-5 result in regulation and overtime.

First period

The Ducks scored 2 goals in the first period as the Canadiens scored 2 goals in the first period to set a 2-2 start. Anaheim registered 33 shots in the game, and Lukas Dostal finished with 23 saves on 28 shots against in the win.

Second period

The Ducks added 1 goal in the second period while the Canadiens were held to 0 goals in the second period. Anaheim went 1-for-2 on the power play, and Montreal went 1-for-4 on the power play as special teams produced 2 total power-play goals.

Third period

The Ducks scored 2 goals in the third period, and the Canadiens answered with 3 goals in the third period to force overtime. The Ducks posted 17 hits and 15 giveaways, and the Canadiens recorded 21 hits and 17 giveaways in a game that swung on puck pressure.

Overtime and shootout

The teams stayed scoreless in overtime as Montreal put 4 overtime shots on net and Anaheim recorded 0 overtime shots. Anaheim won the shootout with 2 goals on 5 shots, and Dostal stopped 4 of 5 shootout shots while the Canadiens scored 1 shootout goal on 5 shots. Chris Kreider, the top star, logged 1 goal and 3 assists in the previous game and was again central to the finish as Anaheim converted 2 shootout chances. Jackson LaCombe produced 1 goal and 1 assist in the previous game, and Jacob Trouba added 2 assists in the previous game while the Ducks generated 10 assists in this one. Anaheim Ducks post-match stats showed a 45 faceoff win percent for Anaheim and a 55 faceoff win percent for Montreal, with the Canadiens winning 33 faceoffs to Anaheim’s 27.

Looking ahead

The Ducks will host the St. Louis Blues at Honda Center in Anaheim on 3/08/2026 at 9:00 PM EDT, with the broadcast airing on ESPN+, FDSMW, Victory+, and KCOP-TV. Anaheim Ducks coach post-game reaction, Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens highlights, and Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens final thoughts will keep the Mighty Ducks conversation moving, so run it back, keep tabs on the next puck drop, and share this article with other Ducks fans.